Things for teachers and students to try -
  • Try out these very user friendly websites for research very suitable for Juniors -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/teachers/default.stm Use the search area: e.g. water for 2500+ sites and led with questions
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html Use the search area: e.g. water for Results 1 - 10 for water with Safesearch on. All sites are safe and at childrens’ level. (Would e a good page for Ontological /search Task.)
http://www.encyclopediajr.com Encyclopaedia Junior – use the alphabetical list to search
http://www.globio.org/glossopedia/default.aspx Glossopedia – use the search
box

  • "Establishing a Questioning Culture in a Junior Classroom" (Linda and Kari)


  • Check out the notes from the Junior Sharing Day: July 23, 2009
Deanwell:
Judy, Toni, Helen, Joanna, Raewyn, Veronica, Chris -

  • SOLO Rubric for Writing
  • SOLO Independent Readers Rubric
  • SOLO - important issues for NE
  • Interviewing using the Easispeak Microphone, Camera and presenting as a power point
  • Using the digital camera as part of the rotation board in reading/language/maths
  • Drama: "Flea Market" Problem Solving approach to learning and presenting as PhotoStory
  • A " Thinking Maps Big Book"

Ngahinapouri:
Kari and Marika -


Ohaupo:
  • Linda - I Spy Book - digital photos (send home for parents' comments)

Paterangi:
Debbie - Golden Circle Learning / Active Listening/ Co-operation
SOLO - Managing my learning behaviour


Rukuhia:
  • Leanne - Using the Mimio Board with Juniors for Literacy and Maths

Te Pahu:
Sharon and Meegan -

  • SOLO-Instructional/Procedural Writing
  • Inquiry Concept Planning: "Sustainability" Making Bird Feeders

Te Uku: Bev, Cathryn and Justine
  • SOLO for Behaviour Daily Reflection
  • SOLO for Active Listening and Being a Confident Speaker
  • SOLO - understanding the use and placing themselves develops an honest approach to learning


Weblinks that are fun and challenging. Pass them on to colleagues, friends - also check out the Fun Stuff links
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/story/sbi.shtml

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Maths:
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/
http://www.rainforestmaths.com/
Language:
Writing Guide: http://www.meddybemps.com/letterary/guide_and_archives.html__
Talking Books: http://www.cobbk12.org/sites/literacy/centers/1centersbooks.htm__

Reading: Delightful sites to enhance and improve independence in reading and on the computer
http://www.starfall.com>
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/story/sbi.shtml>

Fun and Games: http://www.funbrain.com>
Games, Songs, Stories: http://kindersite.org/Directory/DirectoryFrame.htm style="COLOR: #34a923">

Using Blooms... in the Reading Programme: